Neural Computation Symposium
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ANNOUNCEMENT / CALL FOR PAPERS
Second International ICSC Symposium on
NEURAL COMPUTATION / NC'2000
To be held at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany
May 23-26, 2000
http//www.icsc.ab.ca/nc2000.htm
SYMPOSIUM CHAIR
Prof. Hans Heinrich Bothe
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Department of Information Technology
Building 344
DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
Email: hhb at it.dtu.dk
Phone: +45-4525-3632
Fax: +45-4588-0117
PUBLICATION CHAIR
Prof. Raul Rojas
Freie Universität Berlin
Institut Informatik / FB Mathematik
Takustrasse 9
D - 14195 Berlin / Germany
Email: rojas at inf.fu-berlin.de
Fax: +49-30-8387-5109
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZER
ICSC International Computer Science Conventions
P.O. Box 279
Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0 / Canada
Phone: +1-780-387-3546
Fax: +1-780-387-4329
Email: operating at icsc.ab.ca
WWW: http//www.icsc.ab.ca
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Igor Aleksander, Imperial College of Science & Technology, London, U.K.
Peter G. Anderson, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA
Horst Bischof, Technical University Vienna, Austria
Ruediger W. Brause, J.W. Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany
Juan Lopez Coronado, Universidad Polotecnica de Cartagena, Spain
Ludwig Cromme, Brandenburgische Technische Universitaet Cottbus, Germany
Chris deSilva, University of Western Australia Crawley, Australia
Georg Dorffner, Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Vienna, Austria
Gunhan Dundar, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
Bernd Fritzke, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany
Kunihiko Fukushima, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan
Wulfram Gerstner, EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland
Stan Gielen, University of Nijmegen, Netherlands
Marco Gori, University of Siena, Italy
Bruce Graham, University of Edinburgh, U.K.
Dorothea Heiss-Czedik, Technical University Vienna, Austria
Michael Heiss, Siemens Vienna, Austria
Giacomo Indiveri, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland
Lakhmi C. Jain, University of South Australia, The Levels, Australia
Nikola Kasabov, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Bart Kosko, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA, USA
Rudolf Kruse, University of Magedburg, Germany
Te-Won Lee, Salk Institute & University of California, San Diego, USA
Fa-Long Luo, R&D Department, Redwood City, USA
G.Nicolas Marichal, University of La Laguna Tenerife, Spain
Giuseppe Martinelli, University of Rome 1, Italy
Klaus-Robert Mueller, GMD First, Berlin, Germany
Fazel Naghdy, University of Wollongong, Australia
M. Palaniswami, University of Melbourne, Australia
Guenther Palm, University of Ulm, Germany
Yoh-Han Pao, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH, USA
Alexander V. Pavlov, Laboratory for Optical Fuzzy Systems, St. Petersburg, Russia
Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Raul Rojas, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
V. David Sanchez A., Falon, Inc., San Diego CA, USA
Bernd Schuermann, Siemens ZFE, Munich, Germany
J.S. Shawe-Taylor, Royal Holloway University of London, U.K.
Peter Sincak, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia
Nigel Steele, Coventry University, U.K.
Rainer Stotzka, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany
Piotr Szczepaniak, Technical University of Lodz, Poland
Csaba Szepesvari, University of Szeged, Hungary
Henning Tolle, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany
Shiro Usui, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi, Japan
Luis Alfredo Vidal de Carvalho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Roberto C. Villas-Boas, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lipo Wang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Klaus Weber, Technical University of Cottbus, Germany
Andreas Weingessel, Technical University Vienna, Austria
Takeshi Yamakawa, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan
Andreas Zell, Universitaet Tuebingen, Germany
Tom Ziemke, University of Skoevde, Sweden
Jacek M. Zurada, University of Louisville, K.Y., USA
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SPONSORS
Technical University of Berlin, Germany
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft fuer Produktionsanlagen, Berlin, Germany (FHG-IPK)
ICSC International Computer Science Conventions, Canada/Switzerland
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INTRODUCTION
The science of neural computation focusses on mathematical aspects to
solve complex practical problems, and it also seeks to help neurology,
brain theory and cognitive psychology in the understanding of the
functioning of the nervous system by means of computational models of
neurons, neural nets and subcellular processes. NC'2000 aims to become
a major point of contact for research scientists, engineers and
practitioners throughout the world in the field of Neural
Computation. Participants will share the latest research, developments
and ideas in the wide arena of disciplines encompassed under the
heading of NC'2000 as a follow-up of the most successful NC'98
conference in Vienna, Austria.
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TOPICS
Contributions are sought in areas based on the list below, which is
indicative only. Contributions from new applications areas are
welcome.
COMPUTATIONAL NEURAL NETWORK MODELS
- Artificial neural network paradigms
- Knowledge representation
- Learing and generalization
- Probabilistic neural networks
- Information theoretic approaches
- Time-coded neural networks
- Pulse-coded neural networks
- Self-organization
- Cellular automata
- Hybrid systems (e.g. neuro-fuzzy, GA, evolutionary strategies)
- Chaos in neural networks
- Statistical and numerical aspects
NEUROPHYSIOLOGICALLY INSPRIED MODELS
- Neurophysiological foundations
- Spiking neuron models and neuron assemblies
- Models of brain centers and sensory pathways
- Sensormotor integration
- Sensation, Perception and Attention
- Spatio-temporal Orientation
- Reactive Behavior
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATIONS
- Simulation and Graphical Programming Tools
- Distributed Systems
- Neuro-chips, -controllers and -computers
- Analog and Digital Electronic Implementations
- Optic, Holographic Implementations
NEURAL NETWORK APPLICATIONS
- Pre-processing and Feature Extraction
- Sound, Speech and Image Processing
- Pattern Recognition and System Identification
- Computer Vision, Feature Binding and Image Understanding
- Autonomous Sensor Systems, Multivariate Sensor Fusion
- Robotics and Control
- Behavior based Exploration and Planning
- Power Systems
- Environmental Systems
- Decision Support Systems
- Medical Applications
- Operational Research and Logistics
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
NC'2000 will include invited plenary talks, contributed sessions,
invited sessions, workhops and tutorials.
At present, the following special sessions are in preparation
SELF-ORGANIZING MAPS MODIFICATION, EXTENSION AND APPLICATION
with a tutorial by Prof. Teuvo Kohonen, who is the 'inventor' of SOM's
Session Chair Dr. Udo Seiffert, University of Magdeburg, Germany
NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND NEURAL FIELDS FOR THE ANALYSIS AND ORGANIZATION
OF BEHAVIOR with participation by Prof. S.-I. Amari, Riken Institute,
Japan, who is the founder of the mathematical formulation of neural
fields. Session Chair Prof. Werner von Seelen, Ruhr-University
Bochum, Germany
ANN IN BIOMEDICINE
Session Chair Prof. Piotr Szczepaniak, Technical University of Lodz, Poland
OPTICS IN FUZZY SET THEORY
Session Chair Dr. Alexander V. Pavlov, Laboratory for Optical Fuzzy
Systems, St. Petersburg, Russia
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INVITED SESSIONS
The organization of invited sessions is encouraged. Prospective
organizers are requested to send a session proposal (consisting of 4-5
invited papers, the recommended session-chair and co-chair, as well as
a short statement describing the title and the purpose of the session
to the Symposium Chairman or the Symposium Organizer. Invited sessions
should preferably start with a tutorial paper. The registration fee of
the session organizer will be waived, if at least 4 authors of invited
papers register to the conference.
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Poster presentations are encouraged for people who wish to receive
peer feedback and practical examples of applied research are
particularly welcome. Poster sessions will allow the presentation and
discussion of respective papers, which will also be included in the
conference proceedings.
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WORKSHOPS, TUTORIALS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
Proposals should be submitted as soon as possible to the Symposium
Chairman or the Symposium Organizer.
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SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Prospective authors are requested to either send a draft paper
(maximum 7 pages) or an extended abstract for review by the
International Program Committee. All papers must be written in
English, starting with a succinct statement of the problem, the
results achieved, their significance and a comparison with previous
work.
Submissions must be received by October 31, 1999. Regular papers, as
well as poster presentations, tutorial papers and invited sessions are
encouraged.
The submission should also include
- Title of conference (NC'2000)
- Type of paper (regular, poster, tutorial or invited)
- Title of proposed paper
- Authors names, affiliations, addresses
- Name of author to contact for correspondence
- E-mail address and fax # of contact author
- Topics which best describe the paper (max. 5 keywords)
- Short CV of authors (recommended)
Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having
experience in the topics of this conference as well as from
academics. The conference language is English.
It is strongly recommended to submit abstracts by electronic mail to
operating at icsc.ab.ca
or else by fax or mail (2 copies) to the following address
ICSC Canada
P.O. Box 279
Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0
Canada
Fax +1-780-387-4329
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BEST PRESENTATION AWARDS
The best oral and poster presentations will be honored with best presentation awards.
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PUBLICATIONS
Conference proceedings (including all accepted papers) will be
published by ICSC Academic Press and be available for the delegates at
the symposium in printed form or on CD-ROM.
Authors of a selected number of innovative papers will be invited to
submit extended manuscripts for publication in prestigious
international journals.
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IMPORTANT DATES
- Submission Deadline: October 31, 1999
- Notification of Acceptance: December 31, 1999
- Delivery of full papers: February 15, 2000
- Tutorials and Workshops: May 23, 2000
- NC'2000 Symposium: May 24-26, 2000
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ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation at reasonable rates will be available at nearby
hotels. Full details will follow with the letters of acceptance.
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SOCIAL AND TOURIST ACTIVITIES
A social program will be organized and also be available for accompanying persons.
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THE FASCINATING CITY OF BERLIN
The old and new capital of Germany is a mecca for scientists and
cultural enthusiasts, for day workers and night owls. Charming with
its several opera houses, concert halls, cabarets, and beer gardens,
Berlin is full of spontaneous cultural events or happenings. As an
urban building site for the future, it is at the same time a living
contradiction and a casual place with relaxation areas and large parks
right in the city center. The fine nature, pine tree forests, and 1001
lakes around the city supply Berlin with it s very specific sparkling
air in spring time. No other city in Germany has during the last 100
years played such a prominent role in history and in the imagination
of the people Social and industrial revolution in the last century,
world war I and later manifestation of the first German republic, the
'Golden Twenties', nazis dictatorship and world war II, splitting by
the Berlin Wall, 'economic miracle' in the west and socialistic
showpiece city in the east, '68 stu dent and alternative lifestyle
movement in the west and peace movement in the east, and finally, the
fall of the Wall. Berlin tempts with its many research facilities, and
it is Germany's largest industrial city with headquarters or
dependences of most major companies. At present, approximately 3.5
million inhabitants live in the reunified city, among which more than
120.000 students, who study in three universities and twelve colleges
or schools of arts.
Berlin ist eine Reise wert.
Welcome!
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Fully updated information is available from
http//www.icsc.ab.ca/nc2000.htm
You may also contact
- ICSC International Computer Science Conventions
P.O. Box 279
Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0 / Canada
Phone: +1-780-387-3546
Fax: +1-780-387-4329
Email: operating at icsc.ab.ca
or, for specific scientific requests, the symposium chairman.
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